Question 1

Managing diversity is primarily a moral issue.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Employers are guilty of sexual harassment if they permit their customers to sexually harass their employees.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)may choose to act on its own if it feels there are sufficient grounds for a finding of discrimination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

The Employment Equity Act stipulates that employers and Crown corporations with 200 employees or more, who are regulated under the Canada Labour Code, must implement employment equity and report on results attained.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an important reason behind implementing a diversity initiative?

Accepted Answer

A)  to expand the organization's global perspective 
B)  to avoid human rights complaints 
C)  to capitalize on emerging markets around the world 
D)  to comply with Canadian legal requirements 
A)  to expand the organization's global perspective 
B)  to avoid human rights complaints 
C)  to capitalize on emerging markets around the world 
D)  to comply with Canadian legal requirements

Question 7

Implementation of pay equity is based on comparing the work of female and male employees doing the same job.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A religious organization is permitted to discriminate on the basis of religion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Concentration occurs when the numbers of a protected class in a particular occupation or level are high relative to their numbers in the labour market.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

"Phil's Antique Superstore" is hiring ten new customer service agents. All three of Phil's stores are housed in historic landmark buildings that are "heritage" sites and do not have wheelchair ramp access. Phil, the owner, has indicated that city bylaws will not allow him to renovate and add a wheelchair ramp to his buildings because of their heritage status. This fact makes the ability to go up stairs which of the following in relation to working at Phil's?

Accepted Answer

A)  an undue hardship 
B)  a reasonable accommodation 
C)  a bona fide occupational qualification 
D)  a system barrier 
A)  an undue hardship 
B)  a reasonable accommodation 
C)  a bona fide occupational qualification 
D)  a system barrier

Question 11

What is an example of targeted recruitment to correct past discrimination?

Accepted Answer

A)  reasonable accommodation 
B)  a special measure 
C)  an employment equity goal 
D)  a workplan 
A)  reasonable accommodation 
B)  a special measure 
C)  an employment equity goal 
D)  a workplan

Question 12

Employment equity involves changing the composition of an organization's workforce to better reflect the workforce.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

As a result of the Supreme Court of Canada ruling regarding the right to bargain collectively and to strike, governments can weaken the collective bargaining process through which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  limiting salary increases 
B)  imposing compulsory layoffs 
C)  dismissing union leaders 
D)  upholding discrimination complaints 
A)  limiting salary increases 
B)  imposing compulsory layoffs 
C)  dismissing union leaders 
D)  upholding discrimination complaints

Question 14

In 2002, women aged 15 and over who had employment income made 55 cents for every $1 earned by their male counterparts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The only difference between federal and provincial human rights laws is that the former cover federally regulated industries and the latter cover provincially regulated industries.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The first step in the implementation of employment equity is data collection and analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT true of the Employment Equity Act (1995)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Employers that have more than 100 employees must implement employment equity. 
B)  Organizations with employment equity must prepare an annual report on its data and activities relating to equity. 
C)  All Canadian organizations must have some form of employment equity program. 
D)  Organizations with employment equity programs must give their employees questionnaires to indicate whether they belong to a designated group. 
A)  Employers that have more than 100 employees must implement employment equity. 
B)  Organizations with employment equity must prepare an annual report on its data and activities relating to equity. 
C)  All Canadian organizations must have some form of employment equity program. 
D)  Organizations with employment equity programs must give their employees questionnaires to indicate whether they belong to a designated group.

Question 18

As an HR professional, if you lie or are otherwise involved in obstructing an investigation by the Canadian Human Rights Commission, you can serve jail time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Pay equity law makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against individuals on the basis of job content.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Employers that pay men and women performing the same job a different salary are violating the Pay Equity Act only if the differences are based on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  seniority 
B)  merit 
C)  gender 
D)  incentive plans 
A)  seniority 
B)  merit 
C)  gender 
D)  incentive plans

Managing diversity is primarily a moral issue.

Employers are guilty of sexual harassment if they permit their customers to sexually harass their employees.

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)may choose to act on its own if it feels there are sufficient grounds for a finding of discrimination.

The Employment Equity Act stipulates that employers and Crown corporations with 200 employees or more, who are regulated under the Canada Labour Code, must implement employment equity and report on results attained.

Federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Which of the following is an important reason behind implementing a diversity initiative?

Implementation of pay equity is based on comparing the work of female and male employees doing the same job.

A religious organization is permitted to discriminate on the basis of religion.

Concentration occurs when the numbers of a protected class in a particular occupation or level are high relative to their numbers in the labour market.

What is an example of targeted recruitment to correct past discrimination?

Employment equity involves changing the composition of an organization's workforce to better reflect the workforce.

As a result of the Supreme Court of Canada ruling regarding the right to bargain collectively and to strike, governments can weaken the collective bargaining process through which of the following?

In 2002, women aged 15 and over who had employment income made 55 cents for every $1 earned by their male counterparts.

The only difference between federal and provincial human rights laws is that the former cover federally regulated industries and the latter cover provincially regulated industries.

The first step in the implementation of employment equity is data collection and analysis.

Which of the following is NOT true of the Employment Equity Act (1995)?

As an HR professional, if you lie or are otherwise involved in obstructing an investigation by the Canadian Human Rights Commission, you can serve jail time.

Pay equity law makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against individuals on the basis of job content.

Employers that pay men and women performing the same job a different salary are violating the Pay Equity Act only if the differences are based on which of the following?

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Job Analysis and Work Design

Branding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

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Exam 3: Equity and Diversity in Human Resources Management

Managing diversity is primarily a moral issue.

Employers are guilty of sexual harassment if they permit their customers to sexually harass their employees.

The Canadian Human Rights Commission (CHRC)may choose to act on its own if it feels there are sufficient grounds for a finding of discrimination.

The Employment Equity Act stipulates that employers and Crown corporations with 200 employees or more, who are regulated under the Canada Labour Code, must implement employment equity and report on results attained.

Federal law prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation.

Which of the following is an important reason behind implementing a diversity initiative?

Implementation of pay equity is based on comparing the work of female and male employees doing the same job.

A religious organization is permitted to discriminate on the basis of religion.

Concentration occurs when the numbers of a protected class in a particular occupation or level are high relative to their numbers in the labour market.

What is an example of targeted recruitment to correct past discrimination?

Employment equity involves changing the composition of an organization's workforce to better reflect the workforce.

As a result of the Supreme Court of Canada ruling regarding the right to bargain collectively and to strike, governments can weaken the collective bargaining process through which of the following?

In 2002, women aged 15 and over who had employment income made 55 cents for every $1 earned by their male counterparts.

The only difference between federal and provincial human rights laws is that the former cover federally regulated industries and the latter cover provincially regulated industries.

The first step in the implementation of employment equity is data collection and analysis.

Which of the following is NOT true of the Employment Equity Act (1995)?

As an HR professional, if you lie or are otherwise involved in obstructing an investigation by the Canadian Human Rights Commission, you can serve jail time.

Pay equity law makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against individuals on the basis of job content.

Employers that pay men and women performing the same job a different salary are violating the Pay Equity Act only if the differences are based on which of the following?

The World of Human Resources Management

Strategy and Human Resources Planning

Job Analysis and Work Design

Branding the Talent Pool: Recruitment and Careers

Employee Selection

Training and Development

Performance Management and the Employee Appraisal Process

Managing Compensation

Pay for Performance: Incentive Rewards

Employee Benefits

Promoting Safety and Health

Employee Rights and Discipline

The Dynamics of Labour Relations

International Human Resources Management

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